River City Boat Sales & Marine Services Jet Boats for Sale in Portland

What does a jet boat have that makes a propeller driven craft go pout in the corner? And why are jet boats just as popular with fishermen as they are with water sports enthusiasts?

The answer is right there in the name; jet boats use jets. The term 'jet' conjures up images of speed and power, though in general, a jet boat actually produces less horsepower than your typical propeller. However, that lack of raw power is more than made up for by the physics of jet propulsion.

When you use a jet, your boat planes faster. Your boat stays more level with the water, cutting through rather than bouncing off of the waves, which means that you can go faster with just as much horsepower.

Because there are no propellers hanging down several inches below the hull, a jet boat (especially the lighter varieties) can skiff through water that is only a few inches deep, allowing you to navigate to places that most others would have to park and walk.

Whether you're looking to go wakeboarding along the Columbia or fishing the upper reaches of the Umpquas, Portland jet boats are the right choice for both fun and practicality.